Child Development Specialist

6 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Jewish Family and Children's Services Full time
Company Overview

Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) is a renowned organization serving the San Francisco Bay Area for over 175 years. We provide exceptional services to support individuals and families throughout their lives, including mental health, senior care, disability services, adoption, and youth development.


Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $115,000 and $130,000 per annum, depending on experience. As an exempt full-time employee with benefits, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package, including:

  • A 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
  • Cafeteria plan with medical, dental, vision, FSA, Employer-paid life, and disability insurance
  • 16 holidays annually (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays)
  • 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave annually
Job Description

This challenging role offers the opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support to children, adolescents, and their families. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Providing developmental assessments, psychological testing, and problem-focused psychotherapy for low to moderate mental health issues
  • Collaborating with educational staff to implement IEP and/or other intervention/treatment plans in educational settings
  • Maintaining accurate and timely assessment, treatment, and consultation records
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must possess:

  • A doctoral degree in clinical psychology (PsyD or PhD)
  • Licensure or license-eligibility in the state of California
  • Expertise in providing developmental assessments, psychological testing, and problem-focused psychotherapy for children and adolescents
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Location and Work Environment

This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and you will have the flexibility to work some hours from home. A valid California driver's license and car are required for use in work-related activities.



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